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Hi Jared, just tried to reach you on the phone. Meanwhile it seems that I have already a partner to go with, but why not go as a group of three (or maybe even four). Do you have a rope handy that we can share? I did not bring mine from Germany. I have rented a convertible (Cevy HHR), which we could use also for car-camping. On Friday early evening I have an appointment at a Thai restaurant in 1121 Ne 45th St, Seattle: http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/cUvkeQjQSr24upabBlKsEs-arayas-vegetarian-place-seattle-wa How about meeting there at say 7:30 PM? Cheers, David

Hi Emily, thanks for your message. We are talking about a very strenuous climb that is not really technical, but requires travel over a glacier that at this time of the year should have many open crevasses. So going roped is a must. See a very good report at http://danielarndt.com/article/50/Eldorado_Peak_climb_via_the_knife_edge_East_Ridge Cheers, David

Maybe there is a better chance for Eldorado next week? See my new post at http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/833175#Post833175

After my plan to tackle Eldorado on Sep 5 (see my post at http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=832522#Post832522) did not work out because of weather and not finding a climbing partner, this is a new try. I am more or less flexible with the date (Sep 10...13), depending mainly on the weather forecast. I suggest to get out to the Eldorado TH on the evening before, car-camp and start early (say 3:30) for a single push. Another option would be to camp a few hours further up.

Given a great weather forecast, I'm planning to get out to the Eldorado TH on Thursday (Sep 4) evening, car-camp and start early (say 3:30) for a single push on Eldorado. Another option would be to camp a few hours further up. I am looking for a rope partner. Further, on Saturday around 7 AM I'm going to meet a friend from Oregon at the Glacier Peak Cafe in Darrington. The plan is to the usual North Saulk Fork Trail approach to Glacier Peak, (along the lines of http://www.summitpost.org/trip-report/419552/glacier-peak-2008.html taking advantage of a bike for the 6 miles of the FR#49 that have been washed out), camp near White Pass, summit on Sunday, and hike/bike out on Monday. Anyone interested in joining in? P.S. Reports and photos of my most recent climbs: http://david.von-oheimb.de/gallery/Palue/ http://david.von-oheimb.de/gallery/Snowking/

I'd love to do Mt. Hood, but already in mid-July the S Side route was considered done for this year - horribly melted out, very soft slippery snow, and a significant risk of rock fall: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/703519/ People still did later attempts, but no surprise were disappointed: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/708760/ For a safe and enjoyable trip, save Mt. Hood for next year.

Hi, anyone up for climbing Eldorado Peak on the Aug 18 (or 25) weekend? I'd like to do it car-to-car, and am looking for a rope partner who also likes to do this, or for a team camping on the way and which I could join in the morning for crossing the Eldorado Glacier. Eldorado Peak is on the top of my list, but I'm open for other glacier travel and scrambling as well. I'm in good shape and have moderate glacier experience. Recently did Mt. Adams, Mt. Daniel, and Mt. Stuart (all car-to-car). Last summer I did Mt. Rainier via DC single-push twice (bivy and single-push), Mt. Baker, Mt. Whitney, Mt. Shuksan, Sahale Peak, etc. I've done several of the major glacier climbs in the Alps. See e.g. Zuckerhütl in Austria, Saastal in Switzerland, and Ortler in Italy. You can also contact me directly. David

Meanwhile deferred Eldorado and Glacier due to weather etc., but planning for Adams on Aug 11.

Scott, my plan is meanwhile to do Eldorado on Tue, and I will try to find rope partners on the spot. I hope to do Glacier Fri-Sun. David

I'd be interested in joining in, but only on the Emmons route, on Aug 25/26 (1 or 2 days). Otherwise, I have potentially two partners for Aug 29 (1 day, departing from the TH around 8 PM on Aug 28). David (Web8@von-Oheimb.de)

Hi Grizz, are you also up for basic glacier trekking, e.g. the famous Eldorado Peak (1-2 days) and/or Glacier Peak (3 days)? See my new post with subject "N.Cascades: Eldorado Pk, Glacier Pk etc. Aug 5-12". David

Hi mountaineers, I have the complete next week available to do hikes in the Northern Cascades and am looking for partners to rope up with. Eldorado Peak and Glacier Peak are on the top of my list, but I'm open for other glacier travel and scrambling as well. I'm in good shape and have moderate glacier experience. Just returned from Mt Daniel and Mt Stuart (both car-to-car). Last summer I did Rainier via DC twice, Whitney, Baker, Shuksan etc. I've done several of the major glacier climbs in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. See e.g. Rainier via DC single-push, Mt. Whitney (in summer), Sahale Peak, Zuckerhütl in Austria, Saastal in Switzerland, and Ortler in Italy. You can also contact me directly. David

Please see my new post with title changed as above.

Hi, I'm looking for a rope partner for Eldorado peak or the like during next week. I'm in good shape and have glacier experience. David

I meanwhile plan with various folks for Eldorado on Aug 1/2, Glacier Aug 10-12, Rainier via Emmons Aug 28/29. Presumably Adams and/or others during Aug 7-12. All but Glacier car-to-car. Does anyone like to join?